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Home My WebLink AboutNCS000412_Bessemer City APPROVED SWMP_20211018 Stormwater Management Plan City of Bessemer City NCS000412 September 20, 2021 For Watersheds Located in Upper Catawba River Basin City of Bessemer City Catawba County, North Carolina September 20, 2021 Prepared for: Greg Thompson Stormwater Administrator Publics Works Division City of Bessemer City Prepared by: Brian R Newman, PE Senior Project Manager Mattern & Craig Engineers 231 16th Avenue NE Hickory, NC 24016 (This page intentionally left blank) Table of Contents PART 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 1 PART 2: CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................. 2 PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................... 3 3.1 Permitted MS4 Area ..................................................................................................................... 3 3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping ................................................................................................................. 4 3.3 Receiving Waters ......................................................................................................................... 5 3.4 MS4 Interconnection ................................................................................................................... 7 3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) ......................................................................................... 7 3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat ....................................................... 8 3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges ...................................................................................................... 9 3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges ....................................................................................................... 9 3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources ................................................................................................. 11 PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ................................................ 12 4.1 Organizational Structure ........................................................................................................... 12 4.2 Program Funding and Budget .................................................................................................. 14 4.3 Shared Responsibility ............................................................................................................... 14 4.4 Co-Permittees ............................................................................................................................ 15 4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration ....................................................................... 15 PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM .................................................................... 17 PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM ........................................................ 21 PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM ............................................. 22 PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ............................................................. 26 PART 9: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM ................................................... 28 PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS ................................... 34 List of Tables Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs Table 4: Summary of Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties Table 9: Shared Responsibilities Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information Table 11: Program Administration BMPs Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs List of Figures Figure 1: Corporate Limits of the City of Bessemer City Figure 2: Existing MS4 Stormwater Mapping Figure 3: MS4 Receiving Waters Mapping Figure 4: MS4 2018 Final Water Quality Assessment Mapping Figure 5: Bessemer City MS4 Program Organizational Chart NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 1 PART 1: INTRODUCTION The purpose of this Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) is to establish and define the means by which the City of Bessemer City will comply with its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and the applicable provisions of the Clean Water Act to meet the federal standard of reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff to the maximum extent practicable. This SWMP identifies the specific elements and minimum measures that the City of Bessemer City will develop, implement, enforce, evaluate and report to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) Division of Energy, Minerals and Land Resources (DEMLR) in order to comply with the MS4 Permit number NCS000412, as issued by NCDEQ. This permit covers activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4 as owned and operated by the City of Bessemer City and located within the corporate limits of the City of Bessemer City. In preparing this SWMP, the City of Bessemer City has evaluated its MS4 and the permit requirements to develop a comprehensive 5-year SWMP that will meet the community’s needs, address local water quality issues and provide the minimum measures necessary to comply with the permit. The SWMP will be evaluated and updated annually to ensure that the elements and minimum measures it contains continue to adequately provide for permit compliance and the community’s needs. Once the SWMP is approved by NCDEQ, all provisions contained and referenced in this SWMP, along with any approved modifications of the SWMP, are incorporated by reference into the permit and become enforceable parts of the permit. Any major changes to the approved SWMP will require resubmittal, review and approval by NCDEQ, and may require a new public comment period depending on the nature of the changes. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 3 PART 3: MS4 INFORMATION 3.1 Permitted MS4 Area This SWMP applies throughout the corporate limits of the City of Bessemer City, including all regulated activities associated with the discharge of stormwater from the MS4. The map below shows the corporate limits of City of Bessemer City as of the date of this document. See Figure 1: Corporate Limits of the City of Bessemer City NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 4 3.2 Existing MS4 Mapping The current MS4 mapping includes the existing potential outfalls conducted by desktop review. The field mapping program is scheduled to begin in February to identify and record specific location by northing and easting for input in the City’s GIS mapping system as well pipe size, material, condition, flow direction, inverts, ditches, inlets, catch basins, manholes, and any critical outfall scour or adverse conditions See Figure 2: Existing MS4 Stormwater Mapping NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 5 Table 1: Summary of MS4 Mapping Percent of MS4 Area Mapped TBD % of limits No. of Major Outfalls* Mapped 8 Total outfalls (est.) UTs to Abernethy Creek 3 outfalls UTs to Crowders Creek (Bessemer Branch) 1 outfalls UTs to Long Creek 0 outfalls Oates Creek and UTs 4 outfalls *An outfall is a point where the MS4 discharges from a pipe or other conveyance (e.g. a ditch) directly into surface waters. Major outfalls are required to be mapped to meet permit requirements. A major outfall is a 36-inch diameter pipe or discharge from a drainage area > 50-acres; and for industrial zoned areas a 12-inch diameter pipe or a drainage area > 2-acres. 3.3 Receiving Waters The City of Bessemer City MS4 is located within the Catawba River Basin and discharges directly into receiving waters as listed in Table 2 below. Applicable water quality standards listed below are compiled from the following NCDEQ sources: o Waterbody Classification Map o Impaired Waters and TMDL Map o Most recent NCDEQ Final 303(d) List Table 2: Summary of MS4 Receiving Waters Receiving Water Name Stream Index / AU Number Water Quality Classification 303(d) Listed Parameter(s) of Interest UT to Abernethy Creek N/A C Not listed UT to Crowders Creek (Bessemer Branch) 11-135 C Not Listed UT to Long Creek (including Arrowood Lake) 11-129-16-4.5-(1) WS-II; HWQ, CA Fish Community (Nar, AL, FW) Oates Creek and unnamed tributary N/A N/A Not listed NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 6 See Figure 3: MS4 Receiving Waters Mapping UT to Abernethy Creek Oates Creek UT to Crowders Creek Bessemer Branch UT to Long Creek Arrowood Lake NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 7 3.4 MS4 Interconnection The MS4 does interconnect with the statewide NCDOT MS4 and includes: a. The interconnection is receiving stormwater from the NCDOT MS4. The number of interconnections is unknown. Quantity: N/A b. The interconnection is discharging stormwater into the NCDOT MS4. The number of interconnections is unknown. Quantity: N/A. c. The City of Bessemer City MS4 mapping does not yet identify interconnections with the NCDOT MS4. d. The City of Bessemer City MS4 mapping does not include NCDOT MS4 outfalls. 3.5 Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) The TMDL(s) listed in Table 3 below have been approved within the MS4 area, as determined by the map and list provided on the NCDEQ Modeling & Assessment Unit web page. The table also indicates whether the approved TMDL has a specific stormwater Waste Load Allocation (WLA) for any watershed directly receiving discharges from the permitted MS4, and whether a Water Quality Recovery Program has been implemented to address the WLA. Table 3: Summary of Approved TMDLs Water Body Name Catawba River Basin TMDL Pollutant(s) of Concern Stormwater Waste Load Allocation (Y/N) Water Quality Recovery Program (Y/N) Crowders Creek (1996) Nutrients Y Y Crowders Creek (2004) Fecal Coliform Y Y Long Creek (2005) Turbidity Y Y NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 8 See Figure 4: MS4 2018 Final Water Quality Assessment Mapping 3.6 Endangered and Threatened Species and Critical Habitat Significant populations of threatened or endangered species and/or critical habitat are identified within the regulated MS4 urbanized area. Based upon a review of: 1. The Endangered and Threatened Species and Species of Concern by County for North Carolina Map and, 2. Listed species believe to or known to occur in North Carolina map as provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the species listed in Table 4 have the potential to occur within the regulated MS4 urbanized area. Of those species listed, Table 4 summarizes the species that may be significantly impacted by the quality of surface waters within their habitat. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 9 Table 4: Potential Federally Listed Species/Habitat Impacted by Surface Water Quality Scientific Name Common name Species Group Federal Listing Status Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald Eagle Vertebrate BGPA Glyptemys muhlenbergii Bog Turtle Vertebrate T (S/A) Myotis septentrionalis Northern long-eared bat Vertebrate T Hexastylis naniflora Dwarf-flowered heartleaf Vascular Plant T Symphyotrichum georgianum Georgia aster Vascular Plant C Helianthus schweinitzii Schweinitz's sunflower Vascular Plant E Pycnanthemum torreyi Torrery's Mountain Mint Vascular Plant FSC 3.7 Industrial Facility Discharges The City of Bessemer City MS4 jurisdictional area includes the following industrial facilities which hold NPDES Industrial Stormwater Permits, as determined from the NCDEQ Maps & Permit Data web page. Table 5: NPDES Stormwater Permitted Industrial Facilities Permit Number Facility Name Tosaf, USA Advanced Drainage Systems NCG060375 Dole Fresh Vegetables FMC Lithium, Inc. NCGNE0221 Hunter Douglas Designer Shade Manufacturing Services, Inc. (MSI) 3.8 Non-Stormwater Discharges The water quality impacts of non-stormwater discharges have been evaluated by the City of Bessemer City as summarized in Table 6 below. The unpermitted non-stormwater flows listed as incidental do not significantly impact water quality. The City of Bessemer City has evaluated residential and charity car washing and street washing for possible significant water quality impacts. Street washing discharges are addressed under the Pavement Management Program in Part 10 of this SWMP. The Division has not required that other non-stormwater flows be specifically controlled by the City of Bessemer City NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 10 Wash water associated with car washing that does not contain detergents or does not discharge directly into the MS4 is considered incidental. However, these types of non-stormwater discharges that do contain detergents have been evaluated by the City of Bessemer City to determine whether they may significantly impact water quality Table 6: Non-Stormwater Discharges Non-Stormwater Discharge Water Quality Impacts Water line and fire hydrant flushing Incidental Landscape irrigation Incidental Diverted stream flows Incidental Rising groundwater Incidental Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration Incidental Uncontaminated pumped groundwater Incidental Uncontaminated potable water sources Incidental Foundation drains Incidental Air conditioning condensate Incidental Irrigation waters Incidental Springs Incidental Water from crawl space pumps Incidental Footing drains Incidental Lawn watering Incidental Residential and charity car washing Possible Flows from riparian habitats and wetlands Incidental Dechlorinated swimming pool discharges Incidental Street wash water Possible Flows from firefighting activities Incidental NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 11 3.9 Target Pollutants and Sources In addition to those target pollutants identified above, the City of Bessemer City is not aware of other significant water quality issues within the permitted MS4 area. Table 7 below summarizes the water quality pollutants identified throughout Part 3 of this SWMP, the likely activities/sources/targeted audiences attributed to each pollutant, and identifies the associated SWMP program(s) that address each. In addition, the City of Bessemer City has evaluated schools, homeowners and businesses as target audiences that are likely to have significant stormwater impacts. Table 7: Summary of Target Pollutants and Sources Target Pollutant(s) Likely Source(s)/Target Audience(s) SWMP Program Addressing Target Pollutant(s)/Audience(s) Litter Residential, commercial, schools Public Education & Outreach, Public Involvement & Participation Yard Waste (leaves and grass clippings) Residential, commercial Public Education & Outreach, Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping Sediment Construction Construction Site Runoff Control Nutrients Sewer overflows, failing septic systems, urbanization, schools Public Education & Outreach, Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination, Construction Site Runoff Control, Post- Construction Site Runoff Control, Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping Fecal coliform Sewer overflows, failing septic systems, wildlife, illicit discharges Public Education & Outreach, Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Mercury/statewide TMDL Atmospheric deposition Public Education & Outreach (fish consumption advisory) Illicit discharges Residential, commercial, industrial, municipal staff Public Education & Outreach, Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Illegal dumping Residential, commercial, industrial, municipal staff Public Education & Outreach, Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping Improper disposal of waste Residential, commercial, industrial, municipal staff Public Education & Outreach, Public Involvement & Participation, Pollution Prevention & Good Housekeeping General non-point source pollution Residential, commercial, industrial, municipal staff Public Education & Outreach, NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 12 PART 4: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 4.1 Organizational Structure See Figure 5: Bessemer City MS4 Program Organizational Chart NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 13 Table 8: Summary of Responsible Parties SWMP Component Responsible Position Staff Name Department Stormwater Program Administration Stormwater Administrator Greg Thompson Public Works SWMP Management Stormwater Engineer Brian Newman, PE Consultant Public Education & Outreach Partnership Manager Kari Guyer, PhD Regional SW Partnership Public Involvement & Participation Partnership Manager Kari Guyer, PhD Regional SW Partnership Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works Construction Site Runoff Control Erosion Control Inspector Jonathan Boerger Will Wier Gaston County Post-Construction Stormwater Management Stormwater Inspector Joseph Alm Jonathan Boerger Gaston County Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works Municipal Facilities Operation & Maintenance Program Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works Spill Response Program Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works MS4 Operation & Maintenance Program Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works Municipal SCM Operation & Maintenance Program Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works Pesticide, Herbicide & Fertilizer Management Program Chemical Application Inspector Dusty Carpenter Parks & Recreation Vehicle & Equipment Cleaning Program Director Jamie Ramsey Public Works Pavement Management Program Director Jamie Ramsey Public Works Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Requirements Stormwater Inspector Greg Thompson Public Works NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 14 4.2 Program Funding and Budget In accordance with the issued permit, the City of Bessemer City shall maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the provisions of the SWMP and comply with the requirements of the NPDES MS4 Permit. The budget includes the permit administering and compliance fee, which is billed by the Division annually. The City’s estimated revenues available from the Stormwater Utility Funding for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 total $86,000 derived directly from stormwater charges assessed. The fee structure for Stormwater Management is collected as an addition to the user’s utility bill as follows: Residential: $3.07/month, Commercial: $6.00/month, Industrial: $12.00/month. An appropriated $35,600 was allocated to debt service for associated culvert projects and the remaining $50,400 fund balance was allocated for other Program expenses, including the administration of this Program. Although the Program is funded through the existing utility fees, the City plans to implement a new rate study to determine if the assessed fees are in line with other adjacent municipalities or, if they need to be adjusted to provide additional funding. The program is currently under-funded to conduct all the proactive elements of the permit. Further fiscal analysis and investigation of funding options (such as additional general fund allocation or a stormwater fee) will be conducted as indicated in BMP No. 3 in order to fully fund the program by Permit year three. 4.3 Shared Responsibility The City of Bessemer City shares the responsibility to implement the following minimum control measures, which are at least as stringent as the corresponding NPDES MS4 Permit requirement. The City of Bessemer City remains responsible for compliance if the other entity fails to perform the permit obligation, and may be subject to enforcement action if neither the City of Bessemer City nor the other entity fully performs the permit obligation. Table 9 below summarizes who will be implementing the component, what the component program is called, the specific SWMP BMP or permit requirement that is being met by the shared responsibility, and whether or not a legal agreement to share responsibility is in place. Table 9: Shared Responsibilities SWMP BMP or Permit Requirement Implementing Entity & Program Name Legal Agreement (Y/N) MCM #1 Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas – Partnership Program N MCM #1 Gaston Co. Natural Resources Dept. - Environmental Education Program N MCM #2 Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas – Partnership Program N MCM #2 Gaston Co. Natural Resources Dept. - Environmental Education Program N MCM #4 Gaston Co. Natural Resources Dept. - Construction Site Runoff Y MCM #5 Gaston Co. Natural Resources Dept. - Post-Construction Program Y NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 15 4.4 Co-Permittees The are no other entities applying for co-permittee status under the NPDES MS4 permit number NCS000412 for the City of Bessemer City. Table 10 summarizes contact information for each co- permittee. Table 10: Co-Permittee Contact Information – Not Used 4.5 Measurable Goals for Program Administration The City of Bessemer City will manage and report the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) for the administration of the Stormwater Management Program. Table 11: Program Administration BMPs Permit Ref. 2.1.2 and Part 4: Annual Self-Assessment Measures to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the SWMP program components at least annually. Results shall be used by the permittee to modify the program components as necessary to accomplish the intent of the Stormwater Program. The self-assessment reporting period is the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 1. Annual Self-Assessment Annually evaluate SWMP implementation and revise if required. 1. Prepare, certify and submit Self-Assessment to NCDEQ prior to 8/31 1. Annually Permit Years 1 – 4 1. Yes/No Permit Ref. 1.6: Permit Renewal Application Measures to submit a permit renewal application no later than 180 days prior to the expiration date of the NPDES MS4 permit. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 2. Permit Renewal Application Audit implementation for compliance and approved SWMP. Prepare and submit a permit renewal application package based on results. 1. Participate in an NPDES MS4 Permit Compliance Audit performed by EPA or NCDEQ. 1. TBD – Typically Permit Year 4 1. Yes/No NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 16 Table 11: Program Administration BMPs 2. Self-audit and document any stormwater program components not audited by EPA or NCDEQ. Submit Self- Audit to DEMLR (required component of permit renewal application package). 2. Permit Year 5 2. Yes/No/Partial 3. Certify the stormwater permit renewal application ( Permit renewal application form, Self- Audit, and Draft SWMP for the next 5-year permit cycle) and submit to NCDEQ at least 180 days prior to permit expiration. 3. Permit Year 5 3. Date of permit renewal application submittal Permit Ref. 2.1.1: Adequate Funding and Staffing The permittee shall maintain adequate funding and staffing to implement and manage the provisions of the SWMP and meet all requirements of this permit BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 3. Adequate Funding Perform a fiscal analysis and explore adequate program funding options to meet all requirements of the permit. Select and implement a funding strategy for the Phase II Stormwater Program. 1. Complete a fiscal gap analysis 1. Permit year 1 1. Report monetary value of gap 2. Determine available funding mechanisms and evaluate options 2. Permit year 1 2. Completed? – yes/no/status 3. Select a funding mechanism 3. Permit years 1-2 3. Report funding mechanism selected 4. Implement funding mechanism 4. Permit years 2-3 4. Implemented? yes/no/status NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 20, 2021 Page 17 PART 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM The City of Bessemer City will continue participation in the Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas (RSPC) and the Gaston County Natural Resources Department to implement their Public Education and Outreach Program that distributes educational materials to the community and conducts many outreach activities focused on improving public education about the impacts of stormwater discharges into water bodies and steps the public can take to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. The Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas seeks to educate and bring awareness to the public, local businesses and education centers of our region about stormwater issues and their impact on water quality and our environment. We further aim to unite local stormwater programs by sharing information and ideas in order to discuss and address similar stormwater issues on a regional level. It was developed as a forum for stormwater professionals to work collaboratively on local stormwater issues. Formed in 2006 and originally comprised of professionals from six municipalities in the Charlotte metropolitan area, the RSPC has expanded to include over eighteen municipality partners. The RSPC provides an opportunity to leverage limited resources to fulfill common needs of the partners. As an example, the RSPC conducts public education and outreach efforts about stormwater issues, to meet some of the requirements in all of the partners’ Clean Water Act stormwater permits. The target audiences and identified pollutants listed in Part 3.9 of this SWMP, which will be addressed by the Public Education and Outreach Program, are summarized in Table 12 below. In addition, the Program will continue to inform businesses and the general public of the hazards associated with illicit discharges, illegal dumping and improper disposal of waste. Table 12: Summary of Target Pollutants & Audiences Target Pollutants/Sources Target Audience(s) Litter General Public Illicit Discharges General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees, Contractors Illegal Dumping General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees, Contractors Improper Disposal of Waste General Public, Businesses, Municipal Employees, Contractors The City of Bessemer City and Gaston County Natural Resources Department will manage, implement and report the following public education and outreach BMPs. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 18 Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs Permit Ref. 3.2.2 and 3.2.4: Outreach to Targeted Audiences Measures to identify the specific elements and implementation of a Public Education and Outreach Program to share educational materials to the community or conduct equivalent outreach activities about the impacts of stormwater discharges on water bodies and how the public can reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff. The permittee shall provide educational information to identified target audiences on pollutants/sources identified in table 12 above, and shall document the extent of exposure of each media, event or activity, including those elements implemented locally or through a cooperative agreement. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 4. Partnership with Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas Develop Education and Outreach Initiatives. Initiatives will focus on target audiences within MS4 Area. 1. Arrange partnership and legal agreement. 1. Permit Year 1 1. Report date established and terms of legal agreement 2. Submit plan detailing specific commitments to NCDEQ. 2. Permit Year 1 2. Report Date approved. Include as amendment to SWMP. 3. Monitor activities 3. Annually 3. Yes/no/status 5. City Sponsored Event or Festival The City will distribute information on stormwater during at least one City sponsored event such as the Sounds of Summer Concert Series 1. Develop one informational handout for distribution that covers pollutant sources 1. Permit year 2 1. Is handout developed? Yes/no/status 2. Train staff to man stormwater booth at event to distribute handouts and additional information on pollutant sources 2. Permit year 2 2. Report number of trained staff 3.Man booth at event chosen 3. Permit year 2. Annually thereafter 3. Report event chosen and number of handouts distributed 6. Social Media Coverage The City’s existing Facebook account and webpage will be used to reach target audiences and share information about stormwater. 1. Post about keeping yard waste and litter out of storm drains 1. Permit year 1 1. Report the date of post 2. Post about reducing fertilizer runoff 2. Permit year 2 2. Report the date of post 3. Post about car washing 3. Permit year 3 3. Report the date of post 4. Post about illegal discharge/illegal dumping 4. Permit year 4 4. Report the date of post 5. Post about vehicle leaks 5. Permit year 5 5. Report the date of post NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 19 Table 13: Public Education and Outreach BMPs 7. Litter Management Develop and implement strategies to reduce volume of trash and control litter pollution entering waterways. 1. Organize cleanup campaigns to remove trash from conveyance systems and receiving waters 1. Permit Year 1 1.Yes/no/status 2. Install structural trash controls 2. Annually 2.Yes/no/status 3. Monitor floatables in receiving waters 3. Annually 3.Yes/no/status 4. Track number of additional trash bins installed and signage posted 4. Annually 4.Yes/no/status 5. Review and revise solid waste collection and litter ordinance 5. Permit Year 1 5.Yes/no/status Permit Ref. 2.1.7, 3.2.3 and 3.6.5(c): Web Site Measures to provide a web site designed to convey the program’s message(s) and provide online materials including ordinances, or other regulatory mechanisms, or a list identifying the ordinances or other regulatory mechanisms, providing the legal authority necessary to implement and enforce the requirements of the permit and SWMP. The web page shall also provide developers with all relevant post- construction requirements, design standards, checklists and/or other materials. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 8. Stormwater Page on City Website Webpage will provide information on stormwater program, permit, SWMP, applicable ordinances, and reports. Webpage will include issue reporting mechanism/hotline, educational materials, and links to resources. 1. Establish webpage 1. Permit year 1 1. Report date available 2. Maintain webpage 2. Annually 2. Report date reviewed and any updates 3. Monitor engagement 3. Annually 3. Report number of hits NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 20 Permit Ref. 3.2.5: Stormwater Hotline Measures for a stormwater hotline/helpline for the purpose of public education and outreach. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 9. Stormwater Hotline Maintain Hotline for citizens to ask questions and report issues. 1. Establish and maintain hotline 1. Permit year 1-5 1. Report date established and if maintained in years 2- 5 2. Establish and train staff to answer hotline and reporting mechanism 2. Permit year 1 2. Report dates of training 3. Train staff in general knowledge, appropriate contacts, and citizen opportunities 3. Permit year 1 3. Report dates of training 4. Publicize hotline in developed materials and webpage 4. Permit year 1 4. Yes/no/status 5. Establish tracking mechanism to document number and type of calls 5. Permit year 1 5. Report number and type of calls NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 21 PART 6: PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM This SWMP identifies the minimum elements and implementation of a Public Involvement and Participation Program that complies with applicable State, Tribal and local public notice requirements. The City of Bessemer City will manage, implement and report the following public involvement and participation BMPs. Table 14: Public Involvement and Participation BMPs Permit Ref. 3.3.1: Public Input Mechanisms for public involvement that provide for input on stormwater issues and the stormwater program. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 10. Planning Commission City staff will bring issues before the planning commission for citizen input 1. Include bi-annual agenda item 1. Bi-annually 1. Date of meetings and topics discussed 11. Stormwater Hotline Maintain Hotline for citizens to ask questions and report issues. 1. See BMP No. 8 1. See BMP No. 8 1. See BMP No. 8 12. Stormwater Page of City Website Webpage will provide information on stormwater program, permit, SWMP, applicable ordinances, and reports. Webpage will include issue reporting mechanism/hotline, educational materials, and links to resources. 1 See BMP No. 7 1. See BMP No. 7 1. See BMP No. 7 Permit Ref. 3.3.2: Volunteer Opportunities Measures to provide volunteer opportunities designed to promote ongoing citizen participation. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 13. Annual City-Wide Clean-Up Event Organize event to pick up trash or litter from public areas 1. Identify public areas 1. Permit year 2 1. Areas identified? Yes/no/status 2. Coordinate clean-up 2. Annually after year 3 2. Report number of volunteers/bags filled 14. Partnership with Regional Stormwater Partnership of the Carolinas City to engage with partnership to develop opportunities that focus on target audiences 1. Arrange partnership 1. See BMP No. 4 1. See BMP No. 4 2. Monitor activities 2. See BMP No. 4 2. See BMP No. 4 NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 22 PART 7: ILLICIT DISCHARGE DETECTION AND ELIMINATION PROGRAM The City of Bessemer City will develop, manage, implement, document, report and enforce an Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program which shall, at a minimum, include the following illicit discharge detection and elimination BMPs. Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Permit Ref. 3.4.1: MS4 Map Measures to develop, update and maintain a municipal storm sewer system map including stormwater conveyances, flow direction, major outfalls and waters of the United States receiving stormwater discharges. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 15. Addition of Major Outfalls to MS4 Map The MS4 map will be completed through GIS analysis of existing data. Major outfalls will be identified and numbered, and flow directions and receiving waters will be added. 1. Add layer identifying major outfalls 1. Permit year 1 1. Report number or major outfalls 2. Add flow directions 2. Permit year 1 2. Report when map complete 3. Add receiving waters 3. Permit year 1 3. Report when map complete 16. Continual Updates to MS4 Map The MS4 map will be continuously updated. 1. Add new conveyances and outfalls to map 1. Annually, after BMP No. 14 is complete 1. Report new outfalls Permit Ref. 3.4.2: Regulatory Mechanism Measures to provide an IDDE ordinance or other regulatory mechanism that provides legal authority to prohibit, detect, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges, illegal dumping and spills into the MS4, including enforcement procedures and actions. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 17. Maintain Legal Authority Review existing ordinance (Code of Ordinances, Chapter XX,) in order to maintain legal authority to prohibit, detect, and eliminate illicit connections and discharges, illegal dumping and spills into the MS4, including enforcement procedures and actions. Update is required. 1. Review ordinance and update required 1. Permit year 1 1. Report if revision required NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 23 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Permit Ref. 3.4.3: IDDE Plan Measures to maintain and implement a written IDDE Plan to detect and address illicit discharges, illegal dumping and any non-stormwater discharges identified as significant contributors of pollutants to the MS4. The plan shall provide standard procedures and documentation to: a) Locate priority areas likely to have illicit discharges, b) Conduct routine dry weather outfall inspections, c) Identify illicit discharges and trace sources, d) Eliminate the source(s) of an illicit discharge, and e) Evaluate and assess the IDDE Program. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 18. Outfall Inspections Perform regular dry weather (no rainfall within 72 hours prior) outfall inspections to proactively identify illicit discharges and connections 1. Train staff to preform inspections and investigations 1. See BMP No. 21 1. See BMP No. 21 2. Split major outfalls into five equal groups. 2. Permit year 1 w/ MS4 map 2. yes/no/status 3. Inspect one group per year (Ref. BMP No. 20) 3. Annually beginning in permit year 2 3. Number of outfalls inspected and potential illicit discharges identified 19. Illicit Discharge Identification Proce dure Revise and maintain a standard operating procedure (SOP) for investigation or potential illicit discharges and connections and illegal dumping 1. Revise the IDDE program from previous SWMP 1. Permit year 2 1. yes/no/status 2. Maintain written IDDE program 2. Continuously 2. yes/no/status 20. IDDE Program Evaluation Yearly evaluation of IDDE program to promote continuance of effective components and improvement in areas that are lacking, as well as, identification of potential “hot-spot” areas. 1. Evaluation meeting with IDDE program stakeholders; include at least Stormwater Admin and Utilities Director 1. Annually 1. Report proposed changes 2. Review IDDE reports 2. Annually 2. Report number of potential illicit discharges found, verified, and resolved. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 24 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs Permit Ref. 3.4.4: IDDE Tracking Measures for tracking and documenting the date(s) an illicit discharge, illicit connection or illegal dumping was observed, the results of the investigation, any follow-up of the investigation, the date the investigation was closed, the issuance of enforcement actions, and the ability to identify chronic violators. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 21. Database Tracking System A tracking system for observed IDDE violations and follow-on actions will be developed and implemented in order to identify “ hot-spot” areas, chronic violators, and recurring issues. 1. Develop a “Potential Illicit Discharge Report” form to include observed illicit discharge indicators, date, location, and contacts made 1. Permit year 2 1. yes/no/status 2. Develop a tracking spreadsheet to collect data from “ Potential Illicit Discharge Report” as well as the results of the investigation, any follow-up, date of closure, and enforcement actions taken 2. Permit year 2 2. yes/no/status Permit Ref. 3.4.5: Staff IDDE Training Measures to provide training for municipal staff and contractors who, as part of their normal job responsibilities, may observe an illicit discharge, illicit connection, illegal dumping or spills. Training shall include how to identify and report illicit discharges, illicit connections, illegal dumping and spills. Each staff training event shall be documented, including the agenda/materials, date, and number of staff participating. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 22. Staff Training Develop a program to educate City staff of indicators of potential illicit discharges/ connections and illegal dumping and the appropriate avenues through which to report suspected illicit discharge. 1. Develop staff training program 1. Permit year 2 1. yes/no/status 2.Train staff with illicit discharge & detection responsibilities or the potential to discover an illicit discharge during routine work activities 2. Permit year 2 2. Report topics, training dates, and number trained NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 25 Table 15: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination BMPs 3. Train new staff 3. Annually beginning year 3 3. Report topics, training dates, and number trained 23. Fact Sheets Hang fact sheets in employee common areas to serve as reminders of the basics of identifying and reporting 1. Develop fact sheets 1. Permit year 2 1. yes/no/status 2. Display fact sheets 2. Annually beginning year 2 2. Number of sheets displayed Permit Ref. 3.4.6: IDDE Reporting Measures for the public and staff to report illicit discharges, illegal dumping and spills. The mechanism shall be publicized to facilitate reporting and shall be managed to provide rapid response by appropriately trained personnel. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 24. Stormwater Hotline Maintain Hotline for citizens to ask questions and report issues. 1. See BMP No. 8 1. See BMP No. 8 1. See BMP No. 8 25. Stormwater Page on City website Webpage will provide information on stormwater program, permit, SWMP, applicable ordinances, and reports. Webpage will include issue reporting mechanism/hotline, educational materials, and links to resources. 1 See BMP No. 7 1. See BMP No. 7 1. See BMP No. 7 NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 26 PART 8: CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153, the City of Bessemer City relies upon the North Carolina Sedimentation Pollution Control Act (SPCA) of 1973 as a qualifying alternative program to meet a portion of the NPDES MS4 Permit requirements for construction site runoff control measures. The SPCA requirements include reducing pollutants in stormwater runoff from construction activities that result in land disturbance of greater than or equal to one acre, and includes any construction activity that is part of a larger common plan of development that would disturb one acre or more. The state SPCA Program is either delegated to a city/town, delegated to a county, or implemented by NCDEQ in non-delegated areas. Table 16: Qualifying Alternative Program Components for Construction Site Runoff Control Program Permit Reference State or Local Program Name Legal Authority Implementing Entity Meets Whole or Part of Requirement 3.5.1 - 3.5.4 Gaston County Delegated SPCA Program* 15A NCAC Chapter 04 Gaston County Natural Resources Department Whole 3.5.1 - 3.5.4 State Implemented SPCA Program 15A NCAC Chapter 04 NCDEQ Whole 2 * The local delegated SPCA Program ordinance(s)/regulatory mechanism(s) can be found at: https://library.municode.com/nc/gaston_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH4 BUCOREAC_ARTIIISOERSECO The City of Bessemer City also implements the following BMPs to meet NPDES MS4 Permit requirements. Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit Ref. 3.5.6: Public Input Measures to provide and promote a means for the public to notify the appropriate authorities of observed erosion and sedimentation problems. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 26. Municipal Staff Training Train municipal staff who receive calls from the public on the protocols for referral and tracking of construction site runoff control complaints. 1. Train municipal staff on proper handling of construction site runoff control complaints. 1. Annually Permit Year 1-5 1. Number of staff trained 27. Stormwater Hotline Maintain Hotline for citizens to ask questions and report issues. 1. See BMP No. 8 1. See BMP No. 8 1. See BMP No. 8 NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 27 Table 17: Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit Ref. 3.5.5: Waste Management Measures to require construction site operators to control waste such as discarded building materials, concrete truck washout, chemicals, litter, and sanitary waste at the construction site that may cause adverse impact to water quality. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 28. Establish and Maintain Legal Authority Develop and implement an ordinance to require construction site operators to control waste. 1. Pass code 1. Permit year 1 1. yes/no/status 2. Maintain legal authority 2. Continuously, after ordinance adopted 2. yes/no/status 29. Contractor Education Communicate new waste management requirements to construction site operators 1. Develop fact sheet at pre-construction meetings 1. Permit year 2, after ordinance is adopted 1. yes/no/status 2. Add fact sheet to website 2. Permit year 2, after ordinance is adopted 2.yes/no/status 3.Distribute fact sheet at meetings 3. Permit year 2, after ordinance is adopted 3. Number Distributed NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 28 PART 9: POST-CONSTRUCTION SITE RUNOFF CONTROL PROGRAM This SWMP identifies the minimum elements to develop, implement and enforce a program to address stormwater runoff from new development and redevelopment projects that disturb greater than or equal to one acre, including projects less than one acre that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale, that are located within the City of Bessemer City and discharge into the MS4. These elements are designed to minimize water quality impacts utilizing a combination of structural Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) and/or non-structural BMPs appropriate for the community, and ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of SCMs. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02H .0153 and .1017, the City of Bessemer City implements the following State post-construction program requirements, which satisfy the NPDES Phase II MS4 post- construction site runoff control requirements as Qualifying Alternative Programs (QAPs) in the MS4 area(s) where they are implemented. Table 18: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for Post-Construction Site Runoff Control Program State QAP Name State Requirements Local Ordinance / Regulatory Mechanism Reference Water Supply Watershed (WS-II) 15A NCAC 2B .0620 - .0624 Code Title XV - Chapter 153.01; UDO Section 13.20 Universal Stormwater Management Program 15A NCAC 2H .1020 Code Title XV- Chapter 152 Gaston County Code Chapter 5.5 Article 2 2 http://library.amlegal.com/nxt/gateway.dll/North%20Carolina/bessemercity_udo_nc/bessemercityu nifieddevelopmentordinance?f=templates$fn=default.htm$3.0$vid=amlegal:bessemercity_udo_nc https://library.municode.com/nc/gaston_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH5.5 EN_ARTIISTMA http://cms3.revize.com/revize/gastoncounty/Documents/natural-resources/2011-03-16/gaston- stormwater-ordinance.pdf The City of Bessemer City has existing requirements other than Qualifying Alternative Program(s) for implementation of the NPDES Phase II MS4 post-construction program requirements. These existing requirements are codified in local ordinance(s), and implementation is further defined in guidance, manuals and/or standard operating procedure(s) as summarized in Table 19 below. NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 29 Table 19: Summary of Existing Post-Construction Program Elements Permit Requirements for Plan Review and Approval Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) and/or Document Title(s) Date Adopted 3.6.2(a) Authority Bessemer City Code of Ordinances- Chapter 152 Sec 152.04 Stormwater Interlocal Agreement 1-13-1986 3.6.3(a) & 15A NCAC 02H.0153(c) Federal, State & Local Projects Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 5.5 Sec. 33 (a) 7-26-2007 3.6.3(b) Plan Review Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 5.5 Sec. 36 7-26-2007 3.6.3(c) O&M Agreement Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 7-26-2007 3.6.3(d) O&M Plan Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 7-26-2007 3.6.3(e) Deed Restrictions/Covenants Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 (5) 7-26-2007 3.6.3(f) Access Easements Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 (7) 7-26-2007 Permit Requirements for Inspections and Enforcement Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) and/or Document Title(s) Date Adopted 3.6.2(b) Documentation Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 (4) 7-26-2007 3.6.2(c) Right of Entry Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 4 Sec. 71 (b) 7-26-2007 3.6.4(a) Pre-CO Inspections Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 5.5 Sec. 41 (a) 7-26-2007 3.6.4(b) Compliance with Plans Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 7-26-2007 3.6.4(c) Annual SCM Inspections Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 5.5 Sec. 37 (h) 7-26-2007 3.6.4(d) Low Density Inspections 3.6.4(e) Qualified Professional Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 5.5 Sec. 48 (4) 7-26-2007 Permit Requirements for Fecal Coliform Reduction Municipal Ordinance/Code Reference(s) and/or Document Title(s) Date Adopted 3.6.6(a) Pet Waste Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 3 – Sec. 3-5 (c) 2-23-2008 3.6.6(b) On-Site Domestic Wastewater treatment Gaston County Code of Ordinances – Chapter 17 Article II 10-11-2001 NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 30 The annual reporting metrics for the post construction program are provided in Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs below. Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit Ref. 3.6.5(a), 3.6.5(b), and 4.1.3: Minimum Post-Construction Reporting Requirements Measures to document activities over the course of the fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) including appropriate information to accurately describe progress, status, and results. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 30. Standard Reporting Implement standardized tracking, documentation, inspections and reporting mechanisms to compile appropriate data for the annual self-assessment process. Data shall be provided for each Post- Construction/ Qualifying Alternative Program being implemented as listed in Tables 18 and 19. 1. Track number of low density and high density plan reviews performed. 1. Continuously Permit years 1-5 1. Number of plan reviews performed for low density and high density. 2. Track number of low density and high density plans approved. 2. Continuously Permit years 1-5 2. Number of plan approvals issued for low density and high density. 3. Maintain a current inventory of low density projects and constructed SCMs including SCM type or low density acreage, location and last inspection date. 3. Continuously Permit years 1-5 3. Summary of number and type of SCMs added to the inventory; and number and acreage of low density projects constructed. 4. Track number of SCM inspections performed. 4. Continuously Permit years 1-5 4. Number of SCM inspections. 5. Track number of low density inspections performed. 5. Continuously Permit years 1-5 5. Number of low density projects inspected. 6. Track number and type of enforcement actions taken. 6. Continuously Permit years 1-5 6. Number of enforcement actions issued. Permit Ref. 2.3 and 3.6: Qualifying Alternative Program(s) Measures to develop, implement and enforce additional BMPs in order to comply with the QAP state program requirements. This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program, see references provided in Table 19 NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 31 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit Ref. 3.6.2: Legal Authority Measures to maintain adequate legal authorities through ordinance or other regulatory mechanism to: (a) review designs and proposals for new development and redevelopment to determine whether adequate stormwater control measures will be installed, implemented, and maintained, (b) request information such as stormwater plans, inspection reports, monitoring results, and other information deemed necessary to evaluate compliance with the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Program, and (c) enter private property for the purpose of inspecting at reasonable times any facilities, equipment, practices, or operations related to stormwater discharges to determine whether there is compliance with the Post- Construction Stormwater Management Program. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 31. Revisions to Code of Ordinances Revise existing ordinance to specifically require compliance by Federal, State, and Local government projects and revise reference to stormwater design manual to specify NCDEQ Stormwater Design manual. 1. Revise code to require Federal, State, and local government projects to comply with post construction requirements unless subject to its own NPDES MS4 permit or qualifying alternative program 1. Permit Year 1 1. Report code reference and date adopted 2. Revise code to specify NCDEQ Stormwater Design Manual as the reference stormwater design manual 2. Permit Year 1 2. Report code reference and date adopted 32. O&M Plan Add an ordinance to the City code requiring each stormwater control measure to have an Operation and Maintenance Plan that complies with 15A NCAC 02H .1050(13) 1. Establish legal authority through code revision 1. Permit Year 1 1. Report code reference and date adopted 2. Enforcement of new code by requiring approval of O&M Plan by Stormwater Administrator prior to plan approval 2. Continuously, after ordinance is adopted. 2. Number of O&M plans approved NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 32 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs Permit Ref. 3.6.4: Inspections and Enforcement Measures to maintain inspection and enforcement authority, standards and procedures to: (a) Conduct post-construction inspections prior to issuing a Certificate of Occupancy or a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. Alternatively, the project owner may provide a surety bond to guarantee compliance with the approved plan(s), (b) Ensure that the project has been constructed in accordance with the approved plan(s), (c) Ensure annual inspection of each permitted SCM to ensure compliance with the approved Operation and Maintenance Agreement, (d) Ensure inspection of low density projects at least once during the permit term, and (e) Require that inspections be conducted by a qualified professional. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 33. Inspection of low-density projects Establish the legal authority for inspection of low-density projects at least once during the permit term; and carry out the inspections. 1. Establish legal authority through code revision 1. Permit Year 1 1. Report code reference and date adopted 2. Conduct inspection of 20% of low-density projects each year 2. See BMP No. 29.5 2. See BMP No. 29.5 Permit Ref. 3.6.5: Documentation Measures to maintain adequate documentation and standardized inspection and tracking mechanisms to: (a) Maintain an inventory of post-construction SCMs and low-density projects, (b) Document, track and maintain records of inspections and enforcement actions. Tracking shall include the ability to identify chronic violators, and (c) Make available to developers all relevant ordinances, post-construction requirements, design standards, checklists, and/or other materials. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 34. Inventory of post-construction SCMs and low-density Projects Develop a comprehensive inventory of post-construction SCMs and low density projects to be utilized for inspections and tracking 1. Establish list of existing structural SCMS and low-density projects 1. Permit year 1-2 1. Number of SCMs and projects inventoried 2. Issue letter of notification to owners making them aware of upcoming inspections 2. Permit year 3 2. Number of letters sent 3.Add SCMs and low- density projects to inventory list when project as-builts are approved 3. See BMP 29.3 3. See SMP 29.3 35. Inspection Tracking Track the results of regular post- construction SCM and low-density inspection to provide 1. Establish inspection tracking mechanism to meet all requirements of BMP No. 29 1. Permit year 1 1. yes/no/status NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 33 Table 20: Post Construction Site Runoff Control BMPs documentation and the ability to identify chronic violators 2. Continuously update 2. Continuously, beginning permit year 2 2. yes/no/status 36. Developer Resources Establish a developer stormwater resources section on the city website so relevant materials are easily accessible 1. Upload links to ordinances, post construction requirements, link to design standards, and other relevant material website 1. Permit year 1, w/ stormwater website development 1. yes/no/status, link to webpage 2. Update when changes occur 2. Continuously 2. Report date of updates and changes made Permit Ref. 3.6.6: Fecal Coliform Reduction Measures to control, to the maximum extent practicable, sources of fecal coliform per 15A NCAC 02H .1017(7). At a minimum, the program shall include: (a) A pet waste management component, which may be achieved by revising an existing litter ordinance, and (b) An on-site domestic wastewater treatment system component, if applicable, which may be coordinated with local county health department, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of such systems. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric This permit requirement is fully met by the existing post-construction program, see references provided in Table 19 NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 34 PART 10: POLLUTION PREVENTION AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAMS This SWMP provides a comprehensive pollution prevention and good housekeeping strategy for the City of Bessemer City municipal facilities and operations. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping is accomplished through the implementation of seven required programs, which collectively address the ultimate goal of preventing or reducing pollutant runoff from municipal operations such as parks and open space maintenance, fleet and building maintenance, new construction and land disturbances, and municipal storm sewer system maintenance. Pollution prevention and good housekeeping for municipal operations includes the following programs: 1. Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program 2. Spill Response Program 3. MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program 4. Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program 5. Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program 6. Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program 7. Pavement Management Program The City of Bessemer City will manage, implement and report the pollution prevention and good housekeeping BMPs as specified in Table 21 below for each required program. Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs Permit Ref. 3.7.1: Municipal Facilities Operation and Maintenance Program Measures to manage facilities that are owned and operated by the permittee and have the potential for generating polluted stormwater runoff. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of municipal facilities; perform facility inspections and routine maintenance; establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard documentation; provide staff training on general stormwater awareness and implementing pollution prevention and good housekeeping practices. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 37. Inventory of Municipal Facilities Develop and maintain an up-to-date inventory of municipal facilities with potential to generate polluted runoff. 1. Compile list of existing City-owned facilities 1. Permit Year 1 1. Number of facilities inventoried; date list is completed NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 35 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs 2. Perform initial inspection of facilities for potential to generate polluted runoff or requiring spill response procedures. Classify facilities as having high or low potential for stormwater pollution 2. Permit year 2 2. Number of inspections performed and number of facilities classified as high potential and low potential 3. Determine which facilities require a SPCC 3. Permit year 3 3. Number of SPCC Plans required 4. Determine which facilities require a NPDES Industrial permit 4. See BMP No. 46 4. See BMP No. 46 5. Update inventory as needed when facilities are added or closed 5. As required 5. Number of facilities added/revisions made 38. Facility Inspections Inspection of City facilities to confirm good housekeeping practices are being followed, including vehicle and equipment cleaning (See BMP No. 47) and that the City Public Works Complex is in compliance with the associated Industrial Stormwater Permit 1. Establish a SOP for city facility inspections, including an inspection schedule, inspection report documentation, and tracking system 1. Permit Year 3 1. yes/no/status 2. Implement annual facility inspections for high stormwater pollution potential facilities and once per permit term inspections for low potential facilities, following SOP established in BMP No. 37.1 2. Annually conduct inspections, beginning in permit year 3 2. Number of inspections of high potential and low potential facilities performed 39. Staff Training Develop or identify a staff training program for general stormwater pollution prevention and provide to public works department employees See BMP No. 41). 1. See BMP No. 43 1. See BMP No. 43 1. See BMP No. 43 NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 36 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs Permit Ref. 3.7.2: Spill Response Program Measures for facilities and operations that store and/or use materials that have the potential to contaminate stormwater runoff if spilled. The permittee shall maintain written spill response procedures and train staff on spill response procedures. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 40. Inventory of facilities with Spill potential Maintain a list of city facilities and operations storing materials that would be a pollutant if spilled and introduced to the stormwater system and classify by hazard and quantity See BMP No. 36.2). 1. Update list of city facilities and operations with spill potential when facilities or operations are changed 1. When necessitated by changes in facilities or operations 1. Number of additions or revisions 41. Spill Response Procedures Maintain spill response procedures and continue training of appropriate staff. 1. Review general spill response procedures 1. Permit year 1 1. Are procedures adequate? – yes/no/status 2. Review specific spill response procedures for City facilities and operations with potential to produce high hazard spills 2. Permit year 2 2. Are procedures adequate? – yes/no/status 3. Update as facilities and operations are revised 3. As required 3. Number of additions or revisions made 4. Train new fire department staff in spill response procedures 4. As required 4. Number of new staff trained 5. Train staff at facilities with potential for high hazard spills in first response actions and reporting procedures 5. Annually 5. Number of staff trained NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 37 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs Permit Ref. 3.7.3: MS4 Operation and Maintenance Program Measures to minimize pollutants in the stormwater collection system. The permittee shall provide operation and maintenance staff training on stormwater awareness and pollution prevention, perform MS4 inspections, maintain the collection system including catch basins and conveyances; and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and standard documentation. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 42. Staff Training Develop or identify a staff training program for general stormwater pollution prevention and provide to public works department employees 1. Develop or identify appropriate training program 1. Permit year 3 1. Yes/no/status 2. Provide initial training for all employees 2. Annually, beginning in permit year 4 2. Number of staff members trained and topics from training 3. Provide training for new hires 3. Annually, beginning in permit year 4, as necessitated by staffing changes 3. Number of new hires trained and topics from training 43. MS4 System Inspections and Maintenance A proactive plan for MS4 system maintenance, requiring regular inspections and maintenance. 1. Develop a SOP that includes proactive inspection schedules, standard documentation, staff responsibilities, and proper maintenance training 1. Permit year 3 1. Yes/no/status 2. Perform regular inspections in accordance with the SOP 2. Following schedule established in SOP, once SOP and tracking system (See BMPs No. 42.1 and 42.4) are established 2. Number of inspections documented 3. Verify, document, and prioritize maintenance activities identified by inspections or citizen reports 3. Continuously, as potential maintenance activities are identified 3. Number of maintenance activities performed 4. Develop an inspection and maintenance tracking system to be used in accordance with the SOP and to identify “hot spot” locations for system maintenance 4. Permit year 4 4. Yes/no/status NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 38 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs Permit Ref. 3.7.4: Municipal SCM Operation and Maintenance Program Measures to manage municipally-owned, operated, and/or maintained structural stormwater control measures (SCMs) that are installed for compliance with the permittee’s post-construction program. The permittee shall maintain a current inventory of SCMs, perform SCM inspections and maintenance, and shall establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 44 Inventory of Municipal structural SCMs Development and maintenance of a current inventory of municipally owned structural SCMs. 1. Create an inventory of existing City-owned SCMs with information including type, year built, date of last inspection, and maintenance actions 1. Permit year 1 1. Number of municipal structural SCMs 2. Compile, and develop as needed, Operation and Maintenance Plans for all City-owned SCMs 2. Permit year 2 2. Yes/no/status 3. Update as necessitated by new City development 3. As required 3. Number of updates to list 45. SCM Inspections and Maintenance Performance and documentation of regular inspection and maintenance of municipally owned structural SCMs. Addition of municipally owned SCMs to MS4 map. 1. Locate City-owned SCMs and add them to the MS4 Map with type of SCM indicated 1. Permit year 1 1. Report the number and type of SCMs added to the map 2. Update the map when new City-owned SCMs are constructed 2. Annually, once BMPs No. 45.1 and 46.1 are completed 2. Note annually whether new City-owned SCMs were added. If any are added, note number and type added as well as number and type of SCMs mapped to date 3. Maintain NC SCM Inspections and Maintenance Certification for appropriate personnel 3. Continuously, beginning in permit year 2 3. Number of staff members with active certification 4. Develop SCM inspection form 4. Permit year 2 4. Yes/no/status 5. Inspect each device using SCM inspection form 5. Annually, beginning in permit year 3 5. Number of SCMs inspected, number passing inspection, number requiring maintenance NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 39 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs 6. Perform maintenance tasks identified in inspections 6. As required 6. Number of SCMs maintained 7. Develop a tracking document (See BMP No. 43) 7. Permit year 2 7. Yes/no/status Permit Ref. 3.7.5: Pesticide, Herbicide and Fertilizer Management Program Measures to minimize water quality impacts from the use of landscape chemicals. The permittee shall provide routine pollution prevention and chemical use, storage and handling training, and shall ensure compliance with permits and applicator certifications. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 46. Pesticide, Herbicide, Fertilizer Applicator Training Training of City staff who apply landscape chemicals in order to minimize water quality impacts from pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. 1. Maintain Right-of- Way Pest Control, Public Health Control, and Ornamental & Turf Pest Control applicator certifications for appropriate personnel 1. Continuously 1. Yes/no/status 2. Develop or identify pollution prevention and chemical use, storage and handling training program 2. Permit year 2 2. Yes/no/status 3. Provide staff training in pollution prevention and chemical use, storage and handling training 3. Annually, beginning in permit year 3 3. Number of staff trained and topics covered NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 40 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs Permit Ref. 3.7.6: Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance Program Measures to prevent and minimize contamination of stormwater runoff from areas used for municipal vehicle and equipment maintenance and/or cleaning. The permittee shall ensure that municipal industrial facilities subject to NPDES industrial permitting comply with those permit requirements, provide routine pollution prevention training to staff, perform routine inspections, and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation . BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 47. NPDES Industrial Permit Compliance Ensure that NPDES industrial permit compliance occurs at all applicable municipally owned sites. 1. Review municipal facilities inventory to determine which facilities require a NPDES permit 1. Permit year 1 1. Number of facilities determined to require a NPDES Industrial Permit 2. Permitting of municipally owned facilities; apply for new permits and confirm that all existing permits are valid. Renew permits as required 2. Permit year 1, following review of facilities, and continuously thereafter 2. Report number of new permits received or renewed as well as number of active permits. 3. Develop a municipal industrial facility inspection form 3. Permit year 2 3. Yes/no/status 4. Perform facility inspections for compliance with permit 4. Annually, after NPDES permits acquired 4. Number of inspections performed 5. Establish NPDES Industrial Permit tracking mechanism to document list of municipally owned facilities with permit, permit expiration dates, and inspections 5. Permit year 2 5. Yes/no/status 48. Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance Facility Inspection Routine inspections as part of general facility inspections (See BMP No. 37) to ensure that vehicle and equipment facilities are following proper procedures to minimize water quality impacts from vehicle and equipment cleaning and maintenance 1. Develop an inspection checklist 1. Permit year 2 1. 2. Perform inspections using inspection checklist and notify facility manager of any corrective actions required 2. Bi-annually, beginning in permit year 3 2. Number of inspections 3. Perform re- inspections of any facility that required corrective action 3. As required by corrective actions issued 3. Number of facilities requiring corrective action, number of resolutions NCS000412 SWMP Bessemer City September 4, 2020 Page 41 Table 21: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping BMPs 49. Staff Training Provide general stormwater awareness training and pollution prevention training to employees working in vehicle maintenance and cleaning areas (See BMP No. 41). 1. See BMP No. 41 1. See BMP No. 41 1. See BMP No. 41 Permit Ref. 3.7.7: Pavement Management Program Measures to reduce pollutants in stormwater runoff from municipally-owned streets, roads, and parking lots within the permittee’s corporate limits. The permittee shall implement measures to control litter, leaves, debris, particulate and fluid pollutants associated with vehicles, and establish specific frequencies, schedules, and documentation. BMP No. A B C D Description of BMP Measurable Goal(s) Schedule for Implementation Annual Reporting Metric 50. Street Sweeping Street sweeping following a regular schedule in order to reduce pollutants from City owned and maintained streets 1. Develop a SOP, including a schedule and plan to document 1. Permit year 2 1. Yes/no/status 2. Implement SOP and documentation 2. Annually, beginning in permit year 3 2. Total number of miles swept 51. Leaf Collection Periodic collection of leaves from residential and public areas to reduce pollutants and clogging of storm system inlets. 1. Develop a SOP, including a schedule and plan to document 1. Permit year 3 1. Yes/no/status 2. Implement SOP and documentation 2. Regularly, beginning in permit year 4 2. Volume of leaves collected (tons) 52. Vehicle Spill Cleanup An organized vehicle spill cleanup response to prevent pollutants from vehicular accidents from entering the storm drain system. 1. Maintain spill response procedures (See BMP No. 40) 1. See BMP No. 40 1. See BMP No. 40 2. Provide public education about stopping vehicle leaks (See BMP No. 7 2. See BMP No. 7 2. See BMP No. 7